CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

This was never a career move. It was always a calling.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JENEÉ

In 2013, I provided formal testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP).

27+ Years

In Schools

12,000+

Students Through
Camp LEAD

30+ Years

Running

Camp LEAD

U.S. Dept of Ed
Guide Co-Author

In 2017 I was honored to be recognized by the County Board of Supervisors for my work in student advocacy and safety.

This full presentation highlights the regional impact of Camp LEAD, Unity Days, and our collaborative efforts to protect students from human trafficking. These programs remain a core part of my commitment to the Grossmont Union High School District.

A Career Defined by Showing Up

I’ve spent over 25 years stepping up for students when it matters most.

School Safety Pioneer

After the 2001 Santana High School shooting, Jeneé joined the recovery team and went on to build the district’s first Family Resource Center — a direct response to the community’s need for safety infrastructure and support.

Camp LEAD Founder

In 1999, Jeneé founded Camp LEAD — Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity — inside GUHSD schools. Over 20+ years, the program has engaged more than 5,000 students, building the next generation of community leaders from East County.

National Policy Author

In 2014, Jeneé co-authored a U.S. Department of Education guidance document on identifying and preventing human trafficking in schools — one of the first of its kind — and has since chaired the San Diego County Human Trafficking Advisory Council.

A Career Dedicated to Service

1999

Founded Camp LEAD

2001

Santana HS Recovery Team

2001

Family Resource Center Founder

2014

U.S. Dept of Ed Guide Co-Author

2015+

County Human Trafficking Chair

2026

Running for GUHSD Board

Building Community With Youth

Camp LEAD & Unity Days

I have always believed that we cannot ask students to excel academically until we have built a foundation of safety and belonging. My work with Camp LEAD and Unity Days was born out of a commitment to the “whole child.” These aren’t just programs; they are systemic interventions that turn strangers into teammates and campuses into communities.

Camp LEAD

Camp LEAD is a transformative student leadership experience designed to move past the surface and do the real work of breaking down barriers. Students emerge as empathetic leaders equipped to create positive change on their campuses and in their communities.

Unity Days

Unity Days fosters a “warm” school climate where students are empowered to lead with empathy. These are systemic interventions — not just events — that build the culture of belonging every student needs to thrive academically and personally.

Camp LEAD and Unity Days

Core Beliefs

Safety First

A school must be a sanctuary before it can be a powerhouse of learning. We cannot expect a child to reach their full intellectual potential if they are carrying the weight of fear or isolation.

Belonging Matters

When students know they belong and are protected, that is when they truly begin to thrive. By securing the heart of the schoolhouse, we clear the path for every student to excel in the classroom.

Students as Leaders

These programs don’t just serve students — they activate them. Students leave as agents of positive change, equipped with the empathy and leadership skills to transform their schools and communities.